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Bank of England & rates

How the Bank of England base rate affects your mortgage

16 September 2026

The Bank of England base rate is the biggest lever on UK borrowing costs.

Fixed-rate mortgages

On a fix, your payment does not change when the base rate moves.

Tracker and variable

A tracker follows the base rate plus a margin, so payments rise and fall.

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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. This article is general information, not personal advice. Speak to a qualified adviser about your circumstances.

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